Monday, November 26, 2012
Ellison had previously decried the violence.
As Israel and the Palestinian faction Hamas accepted a ceasefire four days ago and stood down their respective armed forces after a multi-day exchange of rockets and bombs, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) expressed cautious hope for the future. "If Hamas & Israel can negotiate ceasefire, prisoner exchange, they can negotiate peace. W/o negotiation for durable peace, we'll be back," his campaign tweeted last week. As the violence began to spiral out of control a week before, Ellison had denounced both sides and called for an immediate ceasefire, according to the Huffington Post. "I urge both sides to practice restraint and take immediate action to reduce hostilities. I have been to Sderot, Israel and the Gaza Strip, and conditions for ordinary …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sheriff Rich Stanek is learning about homeland security and countering violent extremism that impacts both the U.S. and Israel.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek is currently overseas in Israel, attending an international counterterrorism program. Dubbed "2012 Law Enforcement Mission to Israel," the program is intended to provide attendees with a better understanding of homeland security and countering violent extremism that impacts both Israel and the U.S. The program includes discussions with Israeli government officials, military officers and leading academics, in addition to discussions regarding emergency preparedness from Israeli first responders including police, rescue and bomb disposal. "I appreciate the opportunity to build partnerships and learn best practices from first responders who are experienced in national security challenges,” Stanek said, in a…
Monday, October 17, 2011
Gilad Shalit was captured by Palestinian militants more than five years ago.
U.S. Rep Keith Ellison (D-MN) on Monday praised the deal struck between Israel and Palestine that will release a young Israeli soldier in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. That young solider, 24-year-old Gilad Shalit, was captured by Hamas militants more than five years ago, and since then, Israelis have rallied for his freedom. On Sunday, Israel released the names of the first 477 Palestinian prisoners to be freed. Ellison said in a statement that the deal demonstrates "mercy and compassion." This is a great day for Gilad Shalit and his entire family, as well as the families of the other prisoners who will be released. During the holy month of Ramadan I joined several Muslim-American leaders and scholars to call on …
Carrie Ritchie
8:04 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Very good points indeed. more ›